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Two options for COVID-19 Roadmap to Recovery

roadmap image

Leading researchers from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide have contributed to a major Group of Eight report which presents two clear options to lead ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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2019 Sir John Downer Oration

Pictured: Professor Peter Rathjen AO, Vice-Chancellor and President; Hon Vickie Chapman MP, SA Deputy Premier and Attorney-General; Hon Cathy Branson AC QC, Deputy Chancellor; Hon Josh Frydenberg MP Treasurer of ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥; Nicky Downer AM; Hon Alexander Downer AO; Georgina Downer.

The Federal Treasurer, Hon Josh Frydenberg MP recently presented the 2019 Sir John Downer Oration where he spoke about federalism and the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n economy.

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Glenthorne Farm transfers to State for new national park

Pictured: Professor Peter Rathjen AO, Vice-Chancellor and President; Hon David Speirs MP, SA Minister for Environment and Water.

Glenthorne National Park has taken a major step closer to becoming a reality, with the official transfer of land from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide to the State Government now signed.Ìý

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Julia Gillard awarded honorary doctorate

Julia Gillard receiving honorary doctorate from Chancellor Kevin Scarce

The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide recognised the outstanding contributions to society of four eminent ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ns during the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s April and May graduation ceremonies.

Former Prime Minister the Hon. Julia GillardÌýAC;ÌýSouth ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s Chief Scientist, Professor Caroline McMillen;ÌýVice-Chancellor and President of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Queensland Professor Peter HøjÌýAC;Ìýand renowned ecologist Professor Hugh Possingham, were awarded honorary doctorates.Ìý

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How do we meet our climate change targets?

climate change

In April the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide held an event that explored options for ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ to meet its climate change targets.

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Elder Conservatorium opened to country kids

kids at the elder conservatorium

In May, SA Education Minister John Gardner announced the Government's support forÌýthe ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide's Open Music Academy.Ìý

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City Deal for Adelaide signed

The city from Adelaide from above

Recently, the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ Government, the Government of South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ and the City of Adelaide signed the Adelaide City Deal, a ten year agreement to grow Adelaide as an innovative and vibrant city.

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New Centre of Excellence will focus on the European Union

Professor Peter Draper, Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham, and Professor Richard Pomfret

In February, Federal Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Simon Birmingham launched the .

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Climate change update 2019

Hon Mark Butler MP, Federal Shadow Minster for Climate Change and Energy

The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s Environment Institute recently hosted Climate Update 2019, an overview of how our climate is changing and how we are responding to these changes in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ and around the world.

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Playford Trust Scholarship Awards

Playford Trust Scholarship Award winners

The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide hosted the Playford Trust Scholarship Awards in the Scott Theatre recently.

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